Senior Front End Developer

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital studio in Bolton seeks a Senior Front End Developer to lead projects and enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in front-end technologies, a strong design sense, and familiarity with WordPress and e-commerce platforms. This role emphasizes collaboration and creativity within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Commitment to sustainability and ethical design

Inclusive team culture

Diverse perspectives valued

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Knowledge of advanced WordPress templating techniques.
• E-commerce experience with Shopify or WooCommerce is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield projects and recommend features.
• Communicate with clients to discuss design and functionality.
• Collaborate with design team through all project stages.

Skills

Clean code

User experience

Advanced CSS

WordPress templating

E-commerce knowledge

Education

Degree-level training in a relevant subject

Tools

CSS methodologies

Tailwind

SASS

WordPress

Shopify

WooCommerce

Job description

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Senior Front End Developer, Bolton, Greater Manchester

Client:

Persona.Studio

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Senior Front End Developer within our Manchester studio (fully remote not accepted for this role)

Who we are:

We’re Persona.Studio, a purpose-driven creative brand and digital studio working across outdoor, luxury retail, hospitality, and the arts. We believe in thoughtful, impactful design and a collaborative, supportive work culture.

A talented Front End Developer with 5+ years of experience, a strong portfolio of high-quality website examples, and a passion for clean code, modern frameworks, and producing quality digital experiences. You’ll be part of a small team where ideas, creativity, and collaboration are valued.

Responsibilities

As senior front-end developer at Persona Studio, you will work directly alongside our technical director to create digital projects that are visually stunning, fast, and user-centric.

You will handle full web projects from the design stage (collaborating with the design team) through front-end prototype development, into CMS build and testing.

• Leading greenfield projects before the design stage and informing and recommending features before they reach build.
• Guiding the development of our Headless CMS solutions with Sanity and WordPress API integrations.
• Communicating with project managers and the design team to ensure deadlines and scope are realistic.
• Meeting with clients to discuss website design and functionality.

Qualifications / Experience

• Degree-level training in a relevant subject is preferred but not essential based on experience.
• 4+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Knowledge of advanced WordPress templating techniques, including Timber/Twig and Advanced Custom Fields.
• Experience creating CSS styles from scratch, using modular CSS methodologies and Tailwind.
• Advanced SASS techniques, such as variables and array mapping.
• E-commerce experience, ideally with Shopify or WooCommerce.
• A strong sense of design, functionality, and user experience.

The Studio

Based in the Northern Quarter, with a hybrid work approach (3 days in the office, 2 at home), offering flexibility to suit project needs. We are committed to sustainability, ethical design, and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

We offer:

• A flexible, fair, and inclusive workplace
• A commitment to sustainability and ethical design
• A team that values diverse perspectives and ideas
• Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.